Marian Bergeson Elementary

25302 Rancho Niguel Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

bergeson.capousd.org/

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marian Bergeson Elementary, located in the Rancho Niguel area of Laguna Niguel, is a public school serving students in the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing learning environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. It typically serves a suburban student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community, often supported by an active parent-teacher organization that enhances the educational experience through enrichment programs and school events. With a focus on inclusive education, Marian Bergeson emphasizes character building and technological literacy, striving to maintain high standards of instruction within a safe and collaborative campus setting. Its location in a family-oriented neighborhood makes it a central hub for the local Laguna Niguel community.

423

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marian Bergeson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	67
Black	3
Asian	145
Two or More	123
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
145 (34.3%)
Two or More
123 (29.1%)
White
84 (19.9%)
Hispanic
67 (15.8%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)643-1540
Website:	http://bergeson.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 80